(I randomly remembered a joke I told a friend wayyy back. Just thought I should share this and hope you like it!)
A Samsung engineer is excited to show off the first prototype of the new Galaxy Note to his boss.
He hands over the phone to the boss, who then says, “This phone looks great, but what’s the cool new thing here?”
The engineer hands over a stylus. “We call it the S-pen, sir. It’s specially designed for this new phone”.
The boss tries the stylus to write notes, highlight text, and draw random lines. “This feature is groundbreaking! I’m very impressed! One question though, when I’m done using my S-pen, where would I store it?”
The engineer answers, “In your S-hole, sir”.
Joke Poo: How a Dyson Designer Got a Promotion
A Dyson designer is eager to showcase the initial model of their groundbreaking new vacuum cleaner to the company’s CEO.
He presents the sleek device to the CEO, who remarks, “This vacuum looks fantastic, but what’s truly innovative about it?”
The designer proudly displays a compact, cylindrical component. “We’ve engineered a revolutionary filter, sir. It separates even the finest dust particles with unparalleled efficiency.”
The CEO tests the vacuum on a sample rug, observing the clear canister fill with dust. “This filtration is remarkable! I’m thoroughly impressed! Just one minor thing… where does all that dust go?”
The designer replies, beaming, “Into our patented Dust-Tin, sir!”
Alright, let’s dissect this Samsung engineer joke.
Joke Dissection:
- Premise: A Samsung engineer is showcasing a new Galaxy Note with an improved stylus (the S-Pen).
- Setup: The boss is impressed with the S-Pen and its functionality.
- Punchline: The engineer, in a moment of unfortunate word choice, suggests storing the stylus in the “S-hole,” creating a double entendre related to anatomical slang.
- Humor Type: Pun/double entendre, and a bit of awkward situation comedy. The humor relies on the unexpected and inappropriate use of language in a professional setting.
Key Elements:
- Samsung/Galaxy Note: Brand recognition provides immediate context.
- S-Pen: The central feature being showcased.
- Boss/Engineer Dynamic: Hierarchy and potential for professional embarrassment.
- Double Entendre/Wordplay: The core of the joke’s humor.
Comedic Enrichment & New Material:
Now, let’s use these elements to create something new. Here’s a “Did You Know?” style observation, playing off the joke’s absurdity:
Did you know: The original internal codename for the S-Pen during the Galaxy Note’s development was “Project Stickly.” Marketing wisely vetoed it after a focus group consisting entirely of angry parents kept shouting, “That’s what she said!” They then considered “Penelope,” but abandoned it when engineers kept mishearing management memos about feature requests (“Penelope, add haptic feedback!”)
Additional Joke:
Why did the Samsung engineer bring a ladder to the product launch?
Because he heard the S-Pen was high-tech, and he wanted to see for himself if it really elevated the user experience. He was later fired for suggesting they rename it the “Eiffel-Pen.”
Explanation of Choices:
- Did You Know: Capitalizes on the tech industry’s tendency for quirky codenames and the inevitable marketing headaches that ensue. The reference to “That’s what she said!” directly echoes the awkwardness of the original joke.
- Additional Joke: This joke uses a mix of pun and observation. It plays on the common phrase “high-tech” and then connects the tech/product naming with suggestive innuendo.